We want you to know that Ballast Tax and Business Services is taking all the necessary precautions to keep business running as usual while our communities deal with the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID 19). We’ve issued a protocol to all our Ballast Tax staff for keeping the workplace clean and safe and for the best interest of employee and client health.
- Our accountants will be replacing all in-person meetings for the foreseeable future with either a web meeting (via Join.me) or conference call. We would be happy to provide further instructions for this type of meeting.
- While we traditionally still receive some tax forms via hardcopy in the mail, we are asking that all clients who are able, please scan your return and electronically submit paperwork through our secure portal.
- If you are unable to scan your documents, please note that we will delay processing any hand-mailed paperwork we receive for at least a week, to avoid potential virus transmission on surfaces.
- We will be suspending our receipt of cash payments, but will continue to accept payment by check, money order, and all major credit cards.
- We will be automatically filing extensions for all individual returns as we away a formal tax deadline extension from the IRS.
- In the event that our offices were to close, Ballast Tax and Business Services can meet your service needs under many different circumstances. Our accountants have the ability to work remotely using our secure access technology to continue to serve you.
- We have technology that shifts our main phone service line to cellphones, so you should continue to call Ballast Tax and Business as usual.
- We will keep you informed of any changes and potential extensions the IRS may make as things develop.
If you need any additional information on some best practices to reduce the spread, please read best practices issued by the CDC.
Thank you for your cooperation.